In-Vehicle Network Architect

In-Vehicle Network ArchitectWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?  Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated In-Vehicle Network Foundations Architect. This role is crucial for enabling the evolution of our next-generation vehicle architecture. In this crucial, hands-on role, you will own the definition and release of the core communication building blocks for our in-vehicle network. You will deliver the essential core interfaces, interface layouts, network deliverables in standard industry formats, and functional ECU communication topologies. Your expertise will be key as you work closely with hardware/software architects, feature owners, and platform experts to transform strategic designs into implementable network artifacts that will drive our platforms forward. You'll have:Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related foreign equivalency degree , or a combination of education and equivalent experienceSoftware Developer first. 2+ years of work experience in software engineering, with a focus on embedded systems2+ years of experience in Ethernet distributed systems (Automotive, Defense, Industry, IoT, IT, 2+ years of experience applying knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and communication standards2+ years of experience in Network Analysis and Simulation toolsEven better, you may have:Master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldKnowledge and application of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles in automotiveSkilled in Test-Driven Development (TDD) with Gherkin for writing clear, concise, and executable specifications3+ years of work experience with AUTOSAR Classic and Adaptive architectures1+ years of experience in Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networks and IEEE 802.1AE (also known as MACsec)1+ years of experience in developing tools and scripts for AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, DBC and/or ARXML formatsYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to applyAs an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases• Tuition assistance• Established and active employee resource groups• Paid time off for individual and team community service• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.